This thread saddens me.
I've always wanted my own China set since I was little. One of my few good childhood memories was of going to my maternal Grandmothers house for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Oh my! She had the most beautiful special occasion dinners. All the China settings, actual silver flatware and crystal glassware.
We would go over and help her get things ready a day or so before. I got to help clean the silver. I think that's when my love of taking something ugly and dirty then shining it up and making it beautiful started.
I never did get my own set. I could never justify spending that kind of money on what essentially is a frivolous purchase. Then my beloved (and dearly missed) S'mom knew in her heart she didn't have much longer for this earth. My last visit, she insisted that if I truly wanted her China, I should box it and ship it to my house. So I did. I knew in my saddened heart that she was right.
She passed two months later. I got there before she died but she wasn't alert. I do think that she knew I was with her though. Two days later I was still at her bedside when she crossed over to be with my Dad and Brother.
I will forever cherish her China. It's only a service for 8 but she had bought it during her marriage to Dad. I've used it twice now. I do use it when I want a meal to feel a bit more special. It will be a year in January since she left us.
My daughter has the same sentimental feelings towards heritage pieces as I. When I pass, she wants the China. Hopefully, one of her kids will feel the same sentimental pull.
My son wanted mom's wall mounted grandfather type clock. I was happy that he expressed desire for anything.
. My daughter got mom's Hummel. She's loved those pieces since she was a little girl.
I've looked for more pieces of the China on websites but have never found that same pattern. I wish I could dig out the China to look to see if it matched any of the ones listed. Unfortunately, it was one of the first that I boxed in preparation of moving into the new place. It won't get inboxed until probably next month.
Oh My God! I think I will inbox it on the year anniversary of her passing. My way of paying tribute to a very special lady.